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The 61 Best Gifts for Toddler Girls of 2024

Spoil the toddler girl in your life with the perfect gift based on her interests

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No matter the age, an ideal gift for a toddler girl should be engaging—and maybe even educational. From play kitchens to building blocks, there are a ton of great options on offer to gift a toddler this year.

Be sure to pay attention to the interests and media your toddler girl is interested in, so you have an idea of what toys they'll love and use for more than just a few minutes. Additionally, you can consider purchasing a toy that helps foster fine motor skills, problem-solving strategies, or other educational concepts that are important to practice during the toddler stage.

To help find the perfect gift, we researched the best gift options out there, considering each pick's recommended age, educational value, stability, and durability.

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The Barbie craze of the year is still going strong, so let your toddler in on the fun with this Barbie-movie-inspired doll. Modeled after one of Margot Robbie's iconic looks in the film, your toddler will have endless hours of fun playing pretend with their new best friend.

This isn’t your average bedtime story, it's so much better. It features 100 stories about as many extraordinary women throughout history, so she’ll know exactly what it means to be a strong, fearless female. Each story is also accompanied by an amazing illustration by one of 60 female artists from all over the world. 

This handmade gift is so much more than a simple toy—it helps teach kids about their identity and the alphabet and doubles as gorgeous decor for the nursery or playroom. You can even customize it with unique extra puzzle pieces that represent your recipient's favorite things.

There's a reason why this Amazon-exclusive toy boasts all 5-star reviews. LeapFrog's Number Lovin' Oven is listed as the perfect preschool preparation toy for your little one. As they learn numbers, counting, serving, and sharing, you can be sure they'll be ready to approach preschool with ease. The oven is loaded with over 30 songs and phrases, so your child will be absorbing new vocabulary all while interacting with pretend pizza, pie, and cupcakes.

Spark creativity and engage your toddler's fine motor skills with this jewelry set. All of the pieces easily pop together and apart, which makes for endless fun and creation. Everything comes in a handy storage hjar, too, so you hopefully won't wind up with too many beads on your floor. Plus, we love the value offered with this toy.

Perfect for hours of imaginative play, this white playhouse is not only great for your toddler, but for your home, too. Its neutral color scheme elevates the traditional playhouse—you won't mind leaving this one in your living room or playroom. Tiny Land touts the ease of setup too, noting that it only takes 15 minutes to bring this playhouse to life.

Though it's easy for kids to be stuck on their screens, this listening box will change their tune. They can listen, learn, and play with the Disney Frozen Toniebox, all while interacting with their favorite characters from Frozen. The box is fully loaded with songs, stories, and educational content that makes it easy for your child to listen and learn.

Meet the Design & Drill Power Studio, the perfect spot for your girl to use her kid-safe power drill to create custom, flower-powered designs. We love this STEM toy for its ease of use and learning-powered play—your little one will be learning math skills while having fun doing it. The set comes with 60 bolts in five colors, six design plates, and an activity guide.

A personalized gift is always a thoughtful option, and this offering from Etsy has the added hands-on bonus of art supplies. Customize these crayon letters for your child, and provide them with their new favorite coloring tool. The seller notes that each letter is easy to hold, and because each is swirled with an array of bright colors, they blend together as your child creates their masterpiece.

This kitchen set is so chic, it might make parents jealous. Play kitchens are far from the plastic, gray boxes they used to be, and this "cooking space" proves it. This white and rose-gold kitchen is designed to be amusing and interactive with three stations: a refrigerator, oven range, and sink. Each is so realistic and detailed that they are sure to stimulate creative play.

Toddlers can take their drink on the move with their own personalized, kid-sized water bottles from the Etsy storefront, CustomHappinesShop. No need to worry about spills, as the bottle includes a leak-proof silicone seal and is insulated with stainless steel. They can be personalized with a variety of fonts, names, and accompanying animal friends, too.

Great social-emotional learning toys are perfect for kids of this age. This plush, light-up mouse helps your child soothe with meditation during the day and prepare their mind for sleep at night. It also acts as a sound machine, so your toddler can drift off to sleep listening to calming sounds.

If the toddler you're shopping for can't get enough of Encanto, we (first of all) understand why, and second, are recommending this complete character doll set. Mirabel, Isabela, Luisa, and their cousin Antonio are all dressed in their iconic outfits and are ready to play and adventure for hours with your child.

This toy is too cute and perfect for toddlers. The hopping unicorn boasts sturdy legs to promote balance and learning for your child as they ride and is suitable for indoor and outdoor play. Plus, the cover is removable and easily washable—a definite bonus for parents.

Mom-founded brand, Slumberkins, designs products to help little ones navigate difficult feelings in a fun, digestible way. The Feelings Adventure Board Game challenges kids and parents to work together to identify feelings, solve problems, work together, and complete the mission before time runs out. The cooperative game is a fantastic bonding activity for adults and kids that teaches valuable skills they'll use every day.

Encourage your child to learn all about colors and let their imagination run wild with this learning ride-on unicorn. One wonderful feature of this toy: it will be perfect for your toddler for years to come. The unicorn actually transforms easily from a rocker to a ride-on, making it a great grow-with-me toy.

Noted on Amazon as durable and easy to use, there is no cooler gift than this kids' camera. The device takes real photos and is sure to inspire their ever-growing creativity. With this, they'll be able to capture the world around them—plus, it boasts a safe design, so you can be sure it's appropriate for a toddler's age.

Squishmallows are a hit with kids of any age, but we are sure your toddler will love this mystery box of squishes. It's a great opportunity to gift the collectible plushes if you aren't sure which ones your recipient already has in their collection.

Your little one will learn to catch, throw, and swing with their first t-ball set. This includes all the basics, from a glove to a few spare balls with a bag to keep everything neat and tidy.

Watch as your little girl plays all day inside or outside in this princess playhouse tent. The perfect hideout for toddler girls and their friends, the sizable tent can accommodate 3-4 toddlers at a time inside.

If you're looking for the ultimate block set that's design-forward, educational, and durable, Lovevery has the best set for you. Inside this set, you'll find blocks of all colors, shapes, sizes, and ways to play. They can be combined to make some funky creations, too—your three-year-old can build a car with wheels and dowels, create houses and towns galore, or play pretend with small, wooden people.

A pizza play set will definitely get your little one's attention, but of course, this toy has some educational value as well. The set comes with more than 30 pieces including a pizza cutter, toppings, a delivery box, and money. This will inspire kids to get imaginative by adding toppings and counting.

If the toddler girl you're shopping for can't get enough of the live-action Little Mermaid, gift them their very own Ariel doll to journey under the sea with. With her signature locs and iridescent fins, she sings 'Part of Your World' while her tail lights up when placed underwater. Or play with Ariel on land and activate different songs and phrases with her included accessories.

This deluxe, 40-piece play set is sure to please any Minnie Mouse-loving-toddlers. The ice cream cart comes with everything you need to enjoy a sweet treat, plus a mini cash register that recites phrases in Minnie Mouse's voice. Ideal for any toddler 3 and up, we love the value that comes with this portable ice cream cart.

Chances are, you had a Lite-Brite at home when you were a kid—and now, your toddler can play all day with one, too. It comes with 6 different templates and over 200 pegs to create designs with every color of the rainbow. This makes for a great, well-priced gift.

This self-contained toy from HABA is perfect for road trips and plane rides to keep toddlers entertained while on the go. Little ones use the magnetic wand to move the balls around the town and into their color-coded garage while practicing fine motor skills, strategic thinking, and problem-solving.

Bring the night sky inside right to her room with this cute, unicorn-shaped projector. Bedtime will be a lot cozier and more relaxing for your little girl as she drifts off to sleep under the projected nightlights. It automatically shuts off after 45 minutes, so you don't have to worry about leaving it on overnight.

Teach toddlers hands-on motor skills with their first tool set. Complete with screwdrivers, a hammer, a saw, a wrench, and more, little ones will feel like they can take on any task playing around with these tools. Each tool is constructed to be a perfect size and weight for little hands, and the includes screws and bolts that your child can actually attach to connectors.

Practice fine motor skills, color matching, turn-taking, and more with this adorable puzzle game from Ravensburger. Toddlers toss the soft ball onto one of the six puzzle scenes then hop to the missing piece to reunite the animal with their family in the correct puzzle. Game play only takes about 10 minutes, so little ones won't tire quickly and you can play multiple rounds again and again.

Toddlers will love putting these colorful, twisty, and versatile tubes together in an unlimited number of arrays. Little ones can build shapes including hearts or circles or work with an adult to construct letters and numbers to increase the learning aspect of this toy.

Inspire toddler girls with stories of women who have made a huge historical impact on our world. The set includes 4 mini board books that make perfect bedtime stories to share with little ones.

This adorable mini fridge doubles as a learning tool for toddlers as they practice counting, sorting, and identifying different colors and food items. The play set comes with 30 colorful snacks and 15 activity cards, so your little one never gets bored. All of the pieces fit inside the fridge for easy cleanup and storage when not in use.

The AMOSTING Color Matching Mosaic Pegboard comes with ten different pattern cards, a peg board, and 46 vibrantly colored pegs to help kids finesse their fine motor skills and learn to create beautiful artwork, which we loved during testing. All they have to do is match the color of the peg to the color on the pattern card. During testing, we found that all the pieces were sturdy, fit well together, and were easily manipulated by small children and the bright colors and intuitive instructions kept toddlers entertained.

If your toddler has been busy discovering how to color (though unfortunately, all over your white walls), then this reusable writing tablet might be the gift option for you. This toy has a 10-inch colorful screen designed for kids to refine their motor skills and enjoy the freedom to scribble and draw as they please—with an added bonus: no mess.

JJ has a few boo-boos that your little girl can help him fix. This CoComelon Deluxe Plush kit lights up where it hurts, so you can teach toddlers a bit about caring for a patient. Check JJ’s temperature with the thermometer, listen to his heart with the stethoscope, or give him a shot. Reviewers on Amazon adore this CoComelon plush, noting that it's perfect for any toddler who loves CoComelon.

Designed by a mom of two and kids' yoga teacher, the Mindful & Magical Me Kids Inspiration Deck is a screen-free way for kids and adults to connect and channel themes of well-being and mindfulness. The nature-inspired cards include intentional activities and empowering affirmations that little ones of all ages can engage with while parents and guardians can embrace their inner child as well.

Could there be a more exhilarating gift for a toddler? They'll definitely play the day away in this inflatable Paw Patrol ball pit. Complete with crawl-through openings and an awesome ball-toss roof, your child can develop hand-eye coordination while having a ton of fun.

Beloved Bluey can now be a part of your home with the ultimate lights and sound playhouse, exclusively at Target. The set comes with all the accessories your child could need to recreate the most memorable moments from the show, complete with a moving dancefloor for afternoon grooves. The best part about the set is when finished, it simply folds away for easy storage.

We're sure that toddlers will find hours of excitement playing with Masha and The Bear. Amazon notes that this soft plush play set is perfect for children to play along with Masha and The Bear while acting out their favorite scenes, or creating new ones of their own.

Your little sous chef will love prepping dinner along with you thanks to this wooden kitchen set. The fruits and veggies in this kit velcro together, and toddlers can 'cut' them into pieces with the wooden chef's knife. The set comes with a wooden knife and cutting board, two loaves of bread, and assorted fruits and veggies, including an avocado, watermelon, and carrot.

Let your child take after their parents with this playful laptop. It comes loaded with great educational features and will reinforce learning the alphabet, spelling, and more. They can send and receive pretend emails, learn letters and animal names, and sing along with 16 songs for hours of fun.

Older toddlers (and their tired parents) will love the Pacific Play Tents Find Me Multi-Color Tunnel, just like we did during testing. We love that there’s no setup required—simply let it out of the carrying case and untie two strings—and it folds easily back into place when not in use. But what we love the most is their child practicing gross motor skills and discovering what it means to go from point A to point B. It's also appropriate for a wide range of ages, so siblings and friends can get in on the fun.

Pacific Play Tents Find Me Multi-Color Tunnel

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Making music is easy and educational with this wooden piano that comes with plenty of melodies to choose from and volume controls for loud rock-out sessions or quiet nights. Kids can match the included three pieces of sheet music to the colors on the piano or listen to one of the six included melodies. Using sheet music helps teach colors and matching while toddler girls practice musical skills and dance along to the beat.

Violet is about to be your child's newest companion, as they'll find hours of fun pushing Violet along as she sings educational songs. There are three modes of play, all fine-tuned for letters and number learning, that your child can listen to and see scroll by on Violet's backpack screen.

If your child is obsessed with CoComelon, then we have the perfect pick for them: a musical bubble machine featuring the beloved CoComelon. And no worries about coming home to bubble solution all over the floor—the no-spill design allows for all the enjoyment without the mess.

This Magna Tiles building set includes 100 magnetic tiles that snap together to create 3D masterpieces, like houses, bridges, or animals. We love that the durable tiles provide hours of entertainment. Besides being fun, these tiles help children develop spatial, tactile, and other STEM skills. We found that the set is suitable for a variety of ages, even adults, and teaches kids about everything from geometry and counting to engineering and magnetism and beyond.

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This small, but mighty drum set can easily be placed on the floor or table. Kids can bang away on one of the three drum pads or cymbal. There are nine melodies they can play along to and the learning modes include numbers and letters. During testing, we loved the numerous ways to play and adjustable volume settings for quiet playtime.

Cleaning day can now be a job for both parents and your little one with this fun, six-piece set. Complete with brightly colored cleaning tools, like a mop, broom, and dustpan, they're surprisingly all functional, so little ones can actually help out with cleaning. This set is sure to take your little one off-screen for a while and encourage them to build confidence and motor skills.

A classic addition to any outdoor playset is the Little Tykes Playhouse, and we love this quaint Cape Cottage option for gifting. Its sweet, Victorian feel with a blue and white color scheme makes a lovely addition to any backyard, and we're sure your child will spend hours inside exploring and playing.

For any budding veterinarian, this play set from Melissa & Doug is a dream come true. Complete with two pet patients, she will be able to develop empathy and compassion as she gives the dog and cat exactly what they need to heal. This set can go anywhere she does, too—everything, including a reusable, double-sided examination checklist, can be stored in a convenient tote bag for other house calls.

This dollhouse is one of Target's top recommendations this holiday season. Inspired by the show following kitty enthusiast Gabby, this spectacular dollhouse comes with 4 floors, 7 different rooms to explore, and a Cat-A-Vator, to boot. Toddlers will enjoy hours of imaginative play with this product.

Get your hands on a TOTY Finalist for Plush Toy of the Year, the Mama Surprise from Little Live Pets. Your child can begin to nourish and care for the mother guinea pig, and when her heart begins to glow, it means that 3 little guinea pig babies are on their way. This interactive plush animal is sure to inspire your child with love, care, and compassion.

Dear Zoo has been a staple in bookshelves since it was first published in 1982. Kids can interact with the whimsical artwork and engaging story through the liftable flaps and touchable pages that bring the catchy story to life.

This block set teaches kids about colors and shapes in an engaging way. They have to match the 10 blocks to the appropriately shaped peg. The blocks are the perfect size for smaller hands to grasp with ease.

This makes a great gift for doting, hands-on toddlers fascinated by baby dolls and pretend play. At just 12 inches, this soft doll is easy for little hands to grasp and has realistic features that delight, like eyes that open and close when rocked to sleep and a mouth that can suck her thumb or a pacifier.

Kids love zipping around on this scooter and parents love that it’s a safe option for young children. The scooter is sleek but has three wheels and a wide, low deck to help unstable toddlers develop better balance. 

There’s no need to worry about kids getting crayons on the walls or furniture with this coloring set. The three-book set (farm, ocean, and safari scenes) includes a refillable water pen that reveals brilliant color with a single swipe across the page. What’s even better? When the “ink” dries, the colors disappear, so kids can delight in creating a new masterpiece over and over again. 

These aren't your typical building blocks, but they might even be better. They come in funky shapes, are made of foam, and they're magnetic. Also, they're easy to rotate 360 degrees so kids can create the design of their dreams.

This large, sturdy easel is the perfect gift for a mini Matisse. It has plenty of drawing surfaces—a chalkboard, a magnetic whiteboard, and an included roll of paper—plus built-in storage with ample room for chalk, washable crayons, markers, paints, and other art materials. 

This interactive water table has a number of different features and two tiers to provide hours of outdoor entertainment. Beginners will love to splash in the basin, while older toddlers will be captivated by the customizable waterfall. As an added bonus, the oblong shape of the table means there’s plenty of room to share the table with a sibling or a friend.

This imaginative bath toy anchors to your shower’s wall for hours of entertainment. Just fill it with bath bubbles, add water, and pull on the handle to create pretend ice cream cones with the included flat-bottomed cones that sit steadily on the sides of the bath. The cherry on top? The set also comes with pretend sprinkles.

Other Great Gift Options

Most people know a lucky toddler who already seems to have all the latest toys. If you’re wondering what to get a toddler girl who has everything, an experience is always a fun idea; you could take her out to a special lunch, see a kid-friendly movie or a musical, or visit a theme park. You could also bake something together, or try paint-your-own pottery.

Tips on Choosing a Gift for a Toddler Girl

When buying gifts for children, age-appropriateness should be one of the biggest considerations. Though it may seem innocent enough to buy a toy suited for a 5-year-old or a 3-year-old toddler, products manufactured for older kids often have small pieces that can pose a choking hazard.

Toddlers are always learning, even during playtime. Though certain toys do have overtly educational components like numbers and letters, other more traditional toys like block sets, dollhouses, and toy kitchens, like the Little Chef Paris Modern Play Kitchen can also teach young children important cognitive, social, and motor skills, says Dr. Natasha Burgert, a pediatrician in South Overland Park, Kansas.

As any parent knows, toddlers are notoriously rough with their toys. It pays to look for toys that can withstand heavy use and the inevitable bumps and bruises that happen as toddlers improve their coordination. Look for thick, durable plastics or solid wood toys, like this wooden pizza set from Melissa & Doug for the greatest longevity.

Why Trust The Spruce?

This article was written and researched by Julia Fields, an associate editor at The Spruce covering all things toys, gifts, and holiday. She conducted thorough research on the top gifts for toddler girls and included products backed by Spruce testers.

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